Best Nathan Gates Podcasts (2025)

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Polygone, But Not Forgotten (With Nicole Carpenter) 1:50:56

17h ago1:50:56

1:50:56

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Luke are joined by Aftermath’s newest regular contributor, former Polygon senior reporter Nicole Carpenter to discuss her tenure at the freshly gutted games media institution, as well as how she got into journalism in the first place. She also tells us about the time she got to speak to the voice of Barbie for a s…

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Facing Superintelligence (with Ben Goertzel) 1:32:33

21h ago1:32:33

1:32:33

On this episode, Ben Goertzel joins me to discuss what distinguishes the current AI boom from previous ones, important but overlooked AI research, simplicity versus complexity in the first AGI, the feasibility of alignment, benchmarks and economic impact, potential bottlenecks to superintelligence, and what humanity should do moving forward. Timest…

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Semi-Final 1 : Nathan vs. Dawar 34:29

2d ago34:29

34:29

For our first semi-final match, STILL live from Madison Square Garden (allegedly), it's The Mortal Kombat Maniac vs. The Peter Molyneux Masher, as Dawar takes on Nathan. Who will triumph? Who will be defeated? And just how much pornography did the CIA use for attempted blackmail? LISTEN AND FIND OUT! Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www…

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The dangers of identity capitalism with Jia Tolentino 34:52

2d ago34:52

34:52

In this season of WorkLife, we’re pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the deeper dive for our episode on the case against personal branding. Jia Tolentino is a writer at The New Yorker, screenwriter, and author of Trick Mirror—as a lauded culture critic, she’s a keen observer (…

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Box CEO Aaron Levie on AI agents, enterprise data, and the future of work 25:05

5d ago25:05

25:05

Box CEO and co-founder Aaron Levie joins the GeekWire Podcast to talk about the company’s latest AI initiatives, including a new integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot and a suite of Box AI agents designed to help businesses analyze content, extract data, and generate insights. Levie shares how AI is changing the way he and his team work, explains …

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Gianter Bomb (With Jeff Grubb) 1:41:14

8d ago1:41:14

1:41:14

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by Jeff Grubb of the newly independent Giant Bomb, an incredible turnaround from just a few weeks ago when it seemed like corporate meddling had blown the whole operation sky high. We discuss how Jeff and the rest of the Giant Bomb crew managed to buy their freedom and what the future holds now th…

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Will Future AIs Be Conscious? (with Jeff Sebo) 1:34:27

8d ago1:34:27

1:34:27

On this episode, Jeff Sebo joins me to discuss artificial consciousness, substrate-independence, possible tensions between AI risk and AI consciousness, the relationship between consciousness and cognitive complexity, and how intuitive versus intellectual approaches guide our understanding of these topics. We also discuss AI companions, AI rights, …

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The case against personal branding 24:58

11d ago24:58

24:58

In the age of social media and influencers, we’re constantly pushed to think of ourselves as brands—shiny packages containing all of our best traits to market to employers and followers. But striving to build a “personal brand” may actually hinder your ability to make genuine connections and maintain a strong reputation. In this episode, Adam explo…

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AI boom and D.C. hot mics: OpenAI and Microsoft go to Washington, Amazon surveys the field 30:16

14d ago30:16

30:16

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence takes center stage in business technology spending, in Washington D.C., and in the global tech power struggle. We break down a headline-grabbing U.S. Senate hearing on AI and U.S.–China competitiveness, featuring testimony from Microsoft’s Brad Smith and OpenAI’s S…

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JoJo’s AI Adventure (With Ed Zitron) 1:50:09

15d ago1:50:09

1:50:09

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Gita engage in a savvy act of brand synergy by bringing on extremely vocal AI critic and friend of the show Ed Zitron to celebrate the release of Aftermath’s new “Destroy AI” shirt, which we made in conjunction with Kim Hu, an incredible (human) artist, and are very proud of. We eventually get around to talking ab…

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Understanding AI Agents: Time Horizons, Sycophancy, and Future Risks (with Zvi Mowshowitz) 1:35:09

15d ago1:35:09

1:35:09

On this episode, Zvi Mowshowitz joins me to discuss sycophantic AIs, bottlenecks limiting autonomous AI agents, and the true utility of benchmarks in measuring progress. We then turn to time horizons of AI agents, the impact of automating scientific research, and constraints on scaling inference compute. Zvi also addresses humanity’s uncertain AI-d…

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Quarter-Final Round 4: Tee vs. Sara 41:15

16d ago41:15

41:15

It's the Grimdark Graphic Designer vs. the 10/10 Tarot Reader, as the final battle of the first round pits Sara against Tee! Two people enter! TWO PEOPLE LEAVE, BUT ONE A LITTLE SADDER THAN THE OTHER! Who will win? Who will lose? Why would somebody saw off the side of a McDonalds restaurant?! LISTEN TO FIND OUT!!!!! Follow us on social media! Faceb…

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Protecting your time with Linda Babcock 35:06

18d ago35:06

35:06

In this season of WorkLife, we’re pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the deeper dive for our episode on how to say no. Linda Babcock is a professor emerita of economics at Carnegie Mellon and co-author of “The No Club,” a club of people who help each other set boundaries. Lind…

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#136 How do you Want your Team to Feel this Week? A new Lens on Leadership with Cara Cunniff. 31:14

19d ago31:14

31:14

The Power of Emotional Culture at Work Hosts, Rebecca Jenkins and Callum Jenkins are joined by Cara Cunniff, a former British Army Psychological Operations Officer, turned emotional culture consultant. We explore how leaders can create high-performing teams by focusing on emotions, not just actions. Drawing from her military background in psycholog…

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Innovation in Turbulent Times: Voices from the GeekWire Awards 33:43

21d ago33:43

33:43

Recorded live at the 2025 GeekWire Awards in Seattle, this episode features industry leaders navigating a shifting tech and political landscape. Amid celebrations of AI breakthroughs, startup milestones, and community-building, guests discuss deeper concerns: capital flight, regulatory headwinds, and what the region needs to retain its innovation e…

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RIP Polygon and Giant Bomb 2:15:36

22d ago2:15:36

2:15:36

On a very special (for bad reasons) episode of Aftermath Hours, Nathan, Riley, Chris, and Luke convene to mourn the apparent – and horrifyingly sudden – passing of two games media institutions: Polygon and Giant Bomb. None of this was, strictly speaking, necessary, with the former an unqualified success in terms of traffic and regard while the latt…

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White House and Amazon clash over tariff transparency 12:00

25d ago12:00

12:00

On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we break down a public clash between Amazon and the White House over tariffs, transparency, and politics. After a report from Punchbowl News suggested Amazon would start displaying the cost of President Trump’s tariffs on product prices, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called it a “hosti…

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How to say no 35:44

25d ago35:44

35:44

In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In this episode, Adam explores the art and science of delivering an effective “no.” He highlights strategies for setting boundaries with others to create s…

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AI teammates, a fully remote unicorn, and the new world of work 27:11

28d ago27:11

27:11

On this week’s GeekWire Podcast: Microsoft sees a future where humans manage fleets of AI agents — promising to fundamentally change the way companies are run and work gets done. Plus, we dive into the story of Chainguard, the $3.5 billion cybersecurity startup proving that a fully remote company can scale fast without a physical office. And we exp…

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Inside China's AI Strategy: Innovation, Diffusion, and US Relations (with Jeffrey Ding) 1:02:32

29d ago1:02:32

1:02:32

On this episode, Jeffrey Ding joins me to discuss diffusion of AI versus AI innovation, how US-China dynamics shape AI’s global trajectory, and whether there is an AI arms race between the two powers. We explore Chinese attitudes toward AI safety, the level of concentration of AI development, and lessons from historical technology diffusion. Jeffre…

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BDS Vs TES (With Autumn Wright) 1:30:03

29d ago1:30:03

1:30:03

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Quarter-Final Round 3: Dawar vs. Craig 31:05

30d ago31:05

31:05

It's round 3 of our quarterfinal, with the EQ Equivocator vs. The Smash Bros Slammer, as Dawar takes on Craig! Who will win? Who will lose? How many Neros is too many? LISTEN AND FIND OUT! Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatExplainCast Instagram: @whatexplaincast Dawar's work can be found at... Inner Quest Inc. Youtub…

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Shonda Rhimes on saying yes to what scares you 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

Shonda Rhimes is the revolutionary creator, writer, and executive producer behind so many groundbreaking TV shows—from Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal to Bridgerton and How To Get Away With Murder. Her work has changed the way stories are told on TV and the lives of viewers who see themselves represented on the screen for the first time. Shonda and Adam…

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Platforms, AI, and the power of human creativity, with Microsoft's Marcus Fontoura 30:59

1M ago30:59

30:59

In this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we’re joined by Marcus Fontoura, technical fellow at Microsoft and CTO for Azure Core. Fontoura is the author of A Platform Mindset, a new book that explores how to build scalable systems, support high-performing teams, and foster a culture of collaboration. We talk about the evolving role of platforms in te…

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Weeb Been Watching Some Anime (With Isaiah Colbert) 1:39:39

1M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

This week Nathan and Chris are joined by Aftermath’s first-ever regular contributor, Isaiah Colbert, to talk about the latter’s speciality: anime. It does not take long for this to spiral into a fittingly multi-part conversation about JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, but we also manage to at least briefly tackle issues pertaining to labor in the anime and…

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Melinda French Gates on life transitions, tech, and speaking her truth 25:51

1M ago25:51

25:51

On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Melinda French Gates joins us to discuss her new book, The Next Day, a personal and philosophical reflection on life’s transitions. French Gates opens up about her emotional and spiritual journey of the past few years, the lessons she’s learned from therapy and motherhood, and how she’s now using her full vo…

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Melinda French Gates on navigating change 30:39

1M ago30:39

30:39

Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist, business leader, advocate, and self-proclaimed “recovering perfectionist.” In her new book, The Next Day, she opens up about the lessons she’s learned about change, from getting divorced to leaving the Gates Foundation that she co-founded and co-chaired for decades. Melinda and Adam discuss how derailment c…

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From Microsoft to Modernist Cuisine: Nathan Myhrvold on Tech, AI, and Innovation 22:49

1M ago22:49

22:49

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we're featuring highlights from a live interview with Nathan Myhrvold, CEO of Intellectual Ventures and former chief technology officer at Microsoft. Myhrvold worked at Microsoft from 1986 to 2000, where he laid the groundwork for Microsoft Research, recruited top computer scientists, and played a key role in shap…

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Inside Baseball Week II (With Defector, 404 Media, And Hell Gate) 1:53:11

1M ago1:53:11

1:53:11

To celebrate the return of Inside Baseball Week – during which we publish a barrage of stories about the lesser-known parts of game dev, the ins and outs of games journalism, and other topics so specific no other website would ever touch them – we put together a roundtable about worker-owned media featuring Aftermath’s Nathan Grayson and Riley MacL…

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How Will We Cooperate with AIs? (with Allison Duettmann) 1:36:02

1M ago1:36:02

1:36:02

On this episode, Allison Duettmann joins me to discuss centralized versus decentralized AI, how international governance could shape AI’s trajectory, how we might cooperate with future AIs, and the role of AI in improving human decision-making. We also explore which lessons from history apply to AI, the future of space law and property rights, whet…

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Quarter-Final Round 2: Will vs. Nathan 49:04

1M ago49:04

49:04

We are back with Round 2, as two co-hosts fight for trivia supremacy! It's the Iles of Annihilation vs. The Pop-Punk Prankster as Nathan and Will battle both each other and the waves of truths and lies that Braden throws at them to determine which one of them will advance. Who will win? Who will lose? What part of the human body can act as an egg s…

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We’re wrong about what makes us happy with Dan Gilbert 38:21

2M ago38:21

38:21

What do you think will make you happy next year? According to Dan Gilbert’s research, your guess is probably wrong. Dan is a Harvard psychologist, bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness, and popular TED talker, and he and Adam discuss why it’s so difficult to make accurate predictions about our own future and how to figure out what actually m…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the company's 50th, and what's next 14:40

2M ago14:40

14:40

On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we talk with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the company's 50th anniversary, and where it's headed from here. Plus, highlights from Microsoft’s 50th anniversary event in Redmond, which featured a rare joint appearance by Nadella with former leaders Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. The day also reflected Micro…

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Donkey Kong Rap 2 (With Mike Drucker) 1:22:40

2M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

This week Nathan and Chris are joined by special guest Mike Drucker, comedian and writer on shows like Adam Ruins Everything, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, to talk about his new book, Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games. We discuss how games and people’s relationship to them have changed o…

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Brain-like AGI and why it's Dangerous (with Steven Byrnes) 1:13:13

2M ago1:13:13

1:13:13

On this episode, Steven Byrnes joins me to discuss brain-like AGI safety. We discuss learning versus steering systems in the brain, the distinction between controlled AGI and social-instinct AGI, why brain-inspired approaches might be our most plausible route to AGI, and honesty in AI models. We also talk about how people can contribute to brain-li…

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Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird on leading great teams and moving on 42:13

2M ago42:13

42:13

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are two of the greatest athletes of all time — Megan is an Olympic gold medalist and was named the best soccer player in the world by FIFA. Sue has won five of her own Olympic gold medals in basketball and four WNBA championships. Now that the couple have each retired from their legendary sports careers, they host a podca…

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Inside Amazon's attempt to reinvent Alexa for the new era of AI 30:51

2M ago30:51

30:51

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: A conversation with Daniel Rausch, Amazon’s vice president of Alexa and Echo, recorded at the company’s Seattle headquarters. Rausch explained the company’s vision for Alexa+, Amazon's next-generation voice assistant, in advance of its upcoming rollout through an early access program. Alexa+ promises more fluid co…

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Big Boy Size Nathan (This Title Was Gita’s Idea) 1:34:22

2M ago1:34:22

1:34:22

This week Nathan, Gita, and Riley briefly talk about their true passion, shirts, before elegantly segueing into a conversation about Ubisoft’s extremely eventful week: The embattled publisher announced that it’s spinning off its most successful series, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, into a separate subsidiary thanks to a $1.2…

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#135 From WeWork to LinkedIn: The Future of Leadership with Robin Daniels 33:39

2M ago33:39

33:39

Robin Daniels, an experienced leader, discusses the evolving workplace, the importance of recognising effort over outcomes, and how autonomy enables creativity. Robin also shares his leadership journey having worked at LinkedIn and WeWork, and provides actionable insights from the importance of building an online brand to what makes an impactful le…

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How Close Are We to AGI? Inside Epoch's GATE Model (with Ege Erdil) 1:34:33

2M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

On this episode, Ege Erdil from Epoch AI joins me to discuss their new GATE model of AI development, what evolution and brain efficiency tell us about AGI requirements, how AI might impact wages and labor markets, and what it takes to train models with long-term planning. Toward the end, we dig into Moravec’s Paradox, which jobs are most at risk of…

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